A longtime Seattle journalist, Luke Duecy joins KIRO Newsradio after several years as a reporter on KOMO 4 News as a general assignment reporter. Luke also recently worked in PR, where he operates a boutique firm.
fuel new questions about a potential buildup of American forces in the Middle East tied to the escalating conflict with Iran. The analysts, who specialize in monitoring publicly available flight data, reported dozens of Boeing C-17 Globemaster III missions occurred over the past two weeks, many originating from bases linked to rapid-deployment units.
Some flights are believed to have landed in Israel and Jordan, with at least seven traced back to JBLM. A significant movement is underway from US Army, Navy and Air Force bases in CONUS to the Middle East comprised of at least 35 C-17 flights since March 12th, with 11 more flights on the way.The same group previously identified fuel tanker positioning ahead of the initial U.S. airstrike campaign, lending weight to their latest observations. They said several recent flights appeared to mask or disable tracking systems mid-flight, making routes and destinations difficult to confirm. One aircraft tracked on Tuesday departed from a National Guard base near Detroit, continued to Germany, and then disappeared from public tracking systems before reaching its apparent destination. Separately, The Jerusalem Post reports U.S. deployments to the region are proceeding as planned, including roughly 2,500 Marines and 3,000 airborne troops.‘A significant movement is underway’: JBLM flights raise questions about U.S. troop deployments to Middle East "A significant movement is underway" as flights from JBLM fuel new questions about a potential buildup of American forces in the Middle East.Discover the latest animal news as a blind seal finds a new home and Seattle lion cubs receive their names in Tacoma.A man with a history of public indecency in Washington was arrested again last week for"pleasuring himself" while driving on I-5 in Oregon.Ford is recalling 254,640 SUVs nationwide due to a software issue that can disable the vehicle's rearview camera and key driver-assistance safety features.The University of Washington’s iconic cherry blossom trees are finally in peak bloom after being delayed by chilly weather.12 reasons to try Aegis Living respite care — yes, short stays are a thingChrystal Ortega's tireless dedication recently earned her the WSECU Community Champions Award and a $1,000 grant to further the mission.When Shawn Tibbitts opened Tibbitts FernHill, he was just trying to survive. The small Tacoma restaurant has since earned culinary awards and praise.Wilcox Family Farms is continuing its cherished holiday tradition of giving back by donating nearly one million eggs to food banks across the South Sound region this season.Matthew Ballantyne has transformed that early awareness into action, embodying the organization's mission:"No Kid Sleeps On The Floor In Our Town."
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